Disp fx of mid 3rd of navic bone of l wrs, 7thP

Displaced fracture of middle third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture located in the middle portion of the left wrist's navicular (scaphoid) bone, which has healed improperly (malunion). It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this previously diagnosed and treated fracture.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting follow-up visits for a patient whose left scaphoid fracture, specifically in the middle third, has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This applies to encounters where the malunion is being assessed, monitored, or treated, such as for pain management, functional limitations, or consideration of corrective surgery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" wrist and "middle third" of the navicular/scaphoid bone.
Confirm the encounter is for a subsequent visit related to the fracture, not the initial treatment.
Look for physician notes indicating malunion, such as "malunited fracture," "poor alignment," or "non-anatomic healing."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.022Disp fx of middle third of navicular bone of left wrist

S62.022P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001Unspecified fracture of navicular bone of right wrist S62.001A